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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,427.01, 502,910.08 and 203,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,427.01, 502,910.08 and 203,292.50 is: 280,544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,427.01 : 502,910.08 = 203,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,427.01/502,910.08 = 203,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,427.01x = 502,910.08 × 203,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,427.01x = 102,237,845,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237,845,177.97/364,427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,544.09

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